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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.52, 174.93 and 126.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.52, 174.93 and 126.43 is: 173.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.52 : 174.93 = 126.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.52/174.93 = 126.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.52x = 174.93 × 126.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.52x = 22,116.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,116.12/127.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.43

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